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Compass Rose Society Hosts Annual General Meeting Online as Bishop Doyle Completes his Tenure as President

Compass Rose Society Hosts Annual General Meeting Online as Bishop Doyle Completes his Tenure as President

The Compass Rose Society is a group of international Anglicans/Episcopalians who seek to support the ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury within our Anglican Communion. It connects Dioceses around the world, both providing financial support and sharing news in our global communion. Bishop Doyle has served as President of the Compass Rose Society since 2014, and the 2020 Annual General Meeting marks the conclusion of his tenure.

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St. Mark’s, Houston, Celebrates Author Cameron Dezen Hammon

St. Mark’s celebrates Cameron Dezen Hammon, the communications turns 5 p.m. music director for the church, for winning the 2019 Discovery Prize in Nonfiction from the Writers’ League of Texas. Her debut memoir, This is My Body: A Memoir of Religious and Romantic Obsession, the awarded book, was published in October of last year and is celebrated for its fresh voice and inventive story.

Local Episcopal Parishes UNITE to Fill the Gap of Food Donations at Drive-thru Blessing of the Animals Event

Local Episcopal Parishes UNITE to Fill the Gap of Food Donations at Drive-thru Blessing of the Animals Event

Episcopal parishes St. Timothy’s, Lake Jackson; Holy Comforter, Angleton; St. Paul’s, Freeport, have combined efforts to include a food drive benefitting The Food Basket in their annual Blessing of the Animals (St. Francis Day) tradition. Due to COVID-19, this event will be held as a drive-thru.

Parishes Ensure Food Security to their Communities During Uncertain Times

Parishes Ensure Food Security to their Communities During Uncertain Times

St. John’s, Sealy; St. Philip’s, Hearne; and St. Peter’s, Brenham, are all small parishes with huge hearts. Prior and during the pandemic, these three congregations have fused their efforts with local organizations to help feed those who are facing hardships. These endeavors have only gained momentum during these uncertain times.

A Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg

A Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg

A trailblazer prior to her appointment, she became an icon during her service on the court- often referred to as RBG. Justice Ginsberg worked to advance our country’s constitutional rights for as long as her health allowed,and now we pray thatshe rest in peace. He

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